What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Sancerre?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Sancerre is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Sancerre?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Sancerre is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Sancerre?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Sancerre. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Sancerre Avenue De Verdun via Basel Euroairport FR, 6 Rue Paul Doumer, ST AMAND EN PUISAYE Eglise and Cosne Sur Loire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Sancerre?

The distance between Basel and Sancerre is 538 km. The road distance is 434.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Sancerre without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Sancerre without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €100 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Sancerre?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Basel to Sancerre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sancerre bus from?

Basel to Sancerre bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Train or bus from Basel to Sancerre?

The best way to get from Basel to Sancerre is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Sancerre bus arrive?

Basel to Sancerre bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Auxerre station.

Can I drive from Basel to Sancerre?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Sancerre is 434 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Basel to Sancerre.

Where can I stay near Sancerre?

There are 336+ hotels available in Sancerre.

Basel to Sancerre - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Sancerre by train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Cosne Sur Loiretrain Ter
6h 52m
€101–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Auxerrebus
2. Take the bus from 6 Rue Paul Doumer to Eglisebus 861
3. Take the bus from ST AMAND EN PUISAYE Eglise to COSNE/LOIRE Gare SNCFbus 550
12h 15m
€47–81
Drive 434.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sancerrecar 434.1 km
5h 11m
€77–111

Basel to Sancerre by train and bus

12Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.3 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Sancerre, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Sancerre Avenue De Verdun via Dijon Ville, Nevers, Cosne Sur Loire, and Cosne Sur Loire in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Sancerre Avenue De Verdun via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, 6 Rue Paul Doumer, ST AMAND EN PUISAYE Eglise, COSNE/LOIRE Gare SNCF, and Cosne Sur Loire in around 12h 15m.

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